A Level - Curriculum Courses
A-Level Mathematics
Pure Mathematics:
Proof
Algebra and functions
Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
Sequences and series
Trigonometry
Exponentials and logarithms
Differentiation and integration
Numerical methods
Vectors
Statistics:
Statistical sampling
Data presentation and interpretation
Probability
Statistical distributions
Statistical hypothesis testing
Mechanics:
Quantities and units in mechanics
Kinematics
Forces and Newton's laws
Moments
A-Level Physics
Measurements and Their Errors:
Use of SI units and their prefixes
Limitation of physical measurements
Estimation of physical quantities
Particles and Radiation:
Constituents of the atom
Particle interactions
Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena
Waves:
Progressive and stationary waves
Refraction, diffraction, and interference
Mechanics and Materials:
Force, energy, and momentum
Materials: properties and behaviors
Electricity:
Current electricity
DC circuits
Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics:
Periodic motion
Thermal properties of materials
Gases
Fields and Their Consequences:
Gravitational fields
Electric fields
Magnetic fields
Nuclear Physics:
Radioactivity
Nuclear instability
Astrophysics (Optional):
Observing the universe
Stellar evolution
A-Level Chemistry
Physical Chemistry:
Atomic structure
Amount of substance
Bonding
Energetics
Kinetics
Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
Oxidation, reduction, and redox equations
Inorganic Chemistry:
Periodicity
Group 2 and Group 7 elements
Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
Transition metals
Organic Chemistry:
Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes
Alcohols, haloalkanes
Organic analysis
Aromatic chemistry
Amines, amino acids, and polymers
Practical Skills:
Required practical activities
Data analysis
Practical techniques
A-Level Biology
Biological Molecules:
Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
Enzymes
DNA and RNA
ATP
Cells:
Cell structure
Transport across cell membranes
Cell cycle
Organisms Exchange Substances with Their Environment:
Gas exchange
Digestion and absorption
Mass transport
Genetic Information, Variation, and Relationships Between Organisms:
DNA, genes, and chromosomes
Genetic diversity
Classification and biodiversity
Energy Transfers in and Between Organisms:
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Energy and ecosystems
Organisms Respond to Changes in Their Internal and External Environments:
Nervous coordination
Hormonal communication
Homeostasis
Genetics, Populations, Evolution, and Ecosystems:
Inheritance
Populations
Evolution and speciation
Ecosystems
The Control of Gene Expression:
Gene mutations
Gene expression
Genetic engineering
A-Level English Literature
Drama:
Shakespeare (one play)
Other drama (one pre-1900 and one post-1900 play)
Prose:
Comparative study of two texts, at least one pre-1900
Poetry:
Poetic form, meaning, and language
Pre-1900 poetry
Post-1900 poetry
Unseen Texts:
Analysis of unseen prose and poetry
A-Level History
Breadth Study:
A broad sweep of historical events (e.g., The Tudors, 1485–1603)
Depth Study:
Focus on a narrower period (e.g., The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980)
Themes:
Thematic studies across a long period (e.g., Civil Rights in the USA, 1865–1992)
Historical Enquiry:
Coursework based on a question of the student's choice, involving primary and secondary sources
A-Level Economics
Microeconomics:
Supply and demand
Market structures (perfect competition, monopolies, oligopolies)
Market failure and government intervention
Macroeconomics:
Economic performance indicators
National and international economy
Economic policies (monetary, fiscal, supply-side)
Themes:
Globalization
International trade and finance
Development economics